Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Huyton, Merseyside

Employment Type: Full-time, Open to a 4 day week working 8am-6pm 

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home to lead a newly established three-bedroom children’s residential facility in Huyton. This is a vital role within a supportive organisation committed to creating positive outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulations, and fostering a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the children’s home to ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Promoting a positive, supportive team culture through supervision and staff development
• Overseeing safeguarding, crisis management, and incident response, ensuring appropriate actions and learning
• Delivering high-quality, child-centred care tailored to individual needs and experiences
• Encouraging young people’s participation, access to education, community activities, and life skills
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with families, professionals, and community services

Requirements & Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience within a children’s residential setting
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS Check and a Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews and performance-related bonuses
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including support towards Level 5 Leadership & Management
• Joining bonus and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions to promote emotional wellbeing

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.